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05-07-2018, 06:17 PM
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I just picked up the issue 005 direct from 000. Thanks for this Pete! Great work here. I know personally how much you dig the Gen 2 GT3.
Someone mentioned the 987.2 Spyder. I must admit that the Spyder is the perfect stable-mate to the 6-3. Both rare and very different to one another, yet both passionately created by the cognoscenti at Weisach. Incredible machines that elicit the pure joy of driving.
Someone mentioned the 987.2 Spyder. I must admit that the Spyder is the perfect stable-mate to the 6-3. Both rare and very different to one another, yet both passionately created by the cognoscenti at Weisach. Incredible machines that elicit the pure joy of driving.
05-08-2018, 02:49 AM
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05-08-2018, 07:17 AM
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+1. The current issue of 000 is my favorite. The 996 GT3 I owned was the most insane in a good way car I’ve ever owned. The feeling I felt when first driving that car has only been matched (or at least close to being matched) by my 981 Spyder. They are such different cars, yet similar at the same time.
05-08-2018, 02:05 PM
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05-08-2018, 04:13 PM
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^ Love it.
Had a friend who figured out how to put his road bike in the trunk/engine bay of his Cayman (wheels and one pedal off, I think) and it fit perfectly. There's also a guy in SF with a 1960s soft-window 911 or 912 Targa who simply throws his bike in the back seats. Car is beat down, but there is something kinda neat about seeing it from time to time.
Too bad Ferry's idea for a rear hatch on the 911 was never realized on the regular 911 coupe...
Had a friend who figured out how to put his road bike in the trunk/engine bay of his Cayman (wheels and one pedal off, I think) and it fit perfectly. There's also a guy in SF with a 1960s soft-window 911 or 912 Targa who simply throws his bike in the back seats. Car is beat down, but there is something kinda neat about seeing it from time to time.
Too bad Ferry's idea for a rear hatch on the 911 was never realized on the regular 911 coupe...
05-10-2018, 05:31 AM
#38
^ Love it.
Had a friend who figured out how to put his road bike in the trunk/engine bay of his Cayman (wheels and one pedal off, I think) and it fit perfectly. There's also a guy in SF with a 1960s soft-window 911 or 912 Targa who simply throws his bike in the back seats. Car is beat down, but there is something kinda neat about seeing it from time to time.
Too bad Ferry's idea for a rear hatch on the 911 was never realized on the regular 911 coupe...
Had a friend who figured out how to put his road bike in the trunk/engine bay of his Cayman (wheels and one pedal off, I think) and it fit perfectly. There's also a guy in SF with a 1960s soft-window 911 or 912 Targa who simply throws his bike in the back seats. Car is beat down, but there is something kinda neat about seeing it from time to time.
Too bad Ferry's idea for a rear hatch on the 911 was never realized on the regular 911 coupe...
Tuthill has re-instated a rear window access (of sorts) on RGT...
05-15-2018, 01:26 PM
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Pete, et al.
Finally got my first issue (005) last night and read the articles on the 996 GT3's. Thanks for a great issue and a reminder of how special these forgotten cars are. I find the 996.2 GT3 to be a reminder of how simple theses cars used to be (even though there is a lot of tech flowing through that car) compared to the newer and faster versions.
The last few years I have been spoiled by my GT4 and 991.2 GT3, as they do so much so well and providing a sense of comfort and modernity that my old car just could not match. Whenever we went out for a drive or to the track with the 996, I always tell my 13 year old son that this car is a link to the past. How true as I read those words in your article.
The driving dynamics are as you say, where you have to keep the front end planted and trail brake to get a crisp turn-in. My car has modest upgrades as I wanted a RS/Cup car for the street/track. Using mostly Porsche Cup and RS parts I believe I have achieved that.
The connection from the old 993/964 to the 997/991 is unmistakable as I see the 996 as this odd duck, middle child car that tried its best to move Porsche into the new world.
Keep up great work and new subscriber here and will have to order the past issues now.
Chet
Finally got my first issue (005) last night and read the articles on the 996 GT3's. Thanks for a great issue and a reminder of how special these forgotten cars are. I find the 996.2 GT3 to be a reminder of how simple theses cars used to be (even though there is a lot of tech flowing through that car) compared to the newer and faster versions.
The last few years I have been spoiled by my GT4 and 991.2 GT3, as they do so much so well and providing a sense of comfort and modernity that my old car just could not match. Whenever we went out for a drive or to the track with the 996, I always tell my 13 year old son that this car is a link to the past. How true as I read those words in your article.
The driving dynamics are as you say, where you have to keep the front end planted and trail brake to get a crisp turn-in. My car has modest upgrades as I wanted a RS/Cup car for the street/track. Using mostly Porsche Cup and RS parts I believe I have achieved that.
The connection from the old 993/964 to the 997/991 is unmistakable as I see the 996 as this odd duck, middle child car that tried its best to move Porsche into the new world.
Keep up great work and new subscriber here and will have to order the past issues now.
Chet
05-15-2018, 05:51 PM
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000 issue 005
The best 996 GT3 read that I can remember. Great research, beautiful art, what more to say!
Great job to all involved with 000! Hoping for many years of a continued success.
Great job to all involved with 000! Hoping for many years of a continued success.
06-21-2018, 10:52 PM
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I was able to get a copy from their site. Fantastic 6GT3 coverage...all 85 pages of coverage
06-24-2018, 07:24 PM
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Hi Pete, I just added it to my cart, but can't seem to figure out how to check out? Don't see any cart/checkout icons.
Thanks in advance for the assist.
Cheers
Matt
Thanks in advance for the assist.
Cheers
Matt
